<p>However, you don&#39;t always have to make a mess painting eggs.</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/25/easy-easter-crafts_n_6934710.html">Huff Post</a>&nbsp;found some great ideas shared&nbsp;on Pinterest that mostly use&nbsp;paper plates and&nbsp;cotton wool but are still great fun to make.</p>

<p>Here is a selection of our favourites:</p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Vicki Hollingsworth&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;Meaningful Mama)</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Mergit&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;Craft Gawker)</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Amy Merritt&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;Lucky Me Crafts And Kids)</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Michelle&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;Crafty Morning)</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;AFewShortCuts&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;BabySavers)</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Judith Bruce&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;A Little Pinch Of Perfect)</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Jenn Vogel-Gerbrecht&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;Housing A Forest)</strong></p>

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<p><strong><img alt="" src="http://i.huffpost.com/gadgets/slideshows/412716/slide_412716_5211836_free.jpg" style="width: 300px; height: 300px;" /></strong></p>

<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Jennifer Burt&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;Family Crafts)</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Pinterest&nbsp;(pinned by&nbsp;Kallie LaVoie Ouellette&nbsp;/ via&nbsp;Oriental Trading)</strong></p>

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